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Sunday, October 9, 2011

San Teodoro – Abandoned and Forgotten

Somewhere on a country road between the towns of Rabat and Siggiewi there is an old abandoned cemetery. Popularly known as Tal-Brija cemetery, it is in fact dedicated to San Teodoro – and that is all I know or was able to find out. The fact that it is situated in the middle of nowhere (or as in-the-middle-of-nowhere as you can get on a small island) would have me surmise that it was used to bury people who died of an infectious disease, most likely the plague. After years of living with my curiosity, last winter I decided to take a look inside, hoping to find a gravestone or a plaque somewhere that would help me date the place. Unfortunately, the grounds and graves are covered with weeds and a forest of wild sumac trees.

Who lies beneath will remain a mystery. Their names forgotten. Their memory obliterated by time and nature.

9 comments:

Wow... another intriguing post and gorgeous series on so many levels..such a sacred space..your photos are beautiful! The first one caught my eye and heart! Have a beautiful day Loree..thanks for this visual treat!

Before I read your posts, I pull up a map of Malta to visualize the place and the geography. There are more mysteries per square meter of Malta than any other place. Your history is rich and the the intrigue, compelling.

Hi Loree I wonder if the mystery will ever be revealed... Perhaps the occupants want it to stay just as it is and are in cahoots with nature to keep it private.. It certainly makes for gorgeous photos!!! and I like the light/colour treatment you've used..fab!!

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